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THEME: Community Connections

Workshops and events in the Community Connections track will introduce you to programs and organizations that bring together people who have similar interests. Come meet others involved in community-based activities that are located both on and near campus, and learn how to get involved!

Find out about public service opportunities, sign up to volunteer in the Medical Center, visit nearby museums, enjoy a dinner with people from U-district businesses and organizations, and explore other neighborhoods of Seattle by bus! Your new community doesn't end at the edge of campus.

Other themes:
    Faculty and Academics
    Campus Resources
    Community Connections
    Music and Entertainment

Events for: Thursday, September 18, 2008

Residence Hall Move-In

Event Scheduled:

Thursday, 9/18 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Friday, 9/19 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Location: North Campus: E-1 Parking Lot & South Campus: W-10 (south of Terry/Lander halls)

Check-in for students living in the Residence Halls begins on Thursday 9/18 and Friday 9/19 at 7:30am. Students moving into the residence halls will receive a letter with their assigned check-in time and date. DAWG volunteers will be ready and waiting to assist you in unloading your belongings and answering questions.

Hosted By: Residence Life, with collaboration from: Residential Life, Housing & Food Services
Web Site: http://hfs.washington.edu/

Pick Up UW & Seattle Maps & Info Here

Event Scheduled:

Thursday, 9/18 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Friday, 9/19 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday, 9/23 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday, 9/24 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday, 9/25 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Friday, 9/26 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday, 9/27 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Location: UW Information and Visitors Center, 022 Odegaard

The UW Information and Visitors Center, located on the 1st Floor of Odegaard near the By George Cafe, can help you find your way around campus, the city, and beyond. Ask us a question and enter a raffle for a fabulous prize! A winner will be drawn September 30. Visit us Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.

Hosted By: UW Information and Visitors Center, with collaboration from: Seattle Convention and Visitors Bureau and the University of Washington Information and Visitors Center Welcome You to the UW!
Web Site: http://washington.edu/visit

Take a Tour of "The Daily"

Event Scheduled:

Thursday, 9/18 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Friday, 9/19 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Saturday, 9/20 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday, 9/23 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Communications 132

Tour the famous Daily newsroom where great journalists and Pulitzer prize winners began their careers! Come read 30 years worth of quotes on The Daily newsroom walls to be shocked, amazed and amused. You'll be able to see where The Daily, the student voice since 1891, is produced every day. This million-dollar plus a year, fully operational business is an independent student newspaper run by and for UW students.

Hosted By: The Daily
Web Site: http://www.thedaily.washington.edu

Events for: Friday, September 19, 2008

Residence Hall Move-In

Event Scheduled:

Thursday, 9/18 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Friday, 9/19 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Location: North Campus: E-1 Parking Lot & South Campus: W-10 (south of Terry/Lander halls)

Check-in for students living in the Residence Halls begins on Thursday 9/18 and Friday 9/19 at 7:30am. Students moving into the residence halls will receive a letter with their assigned check-in time and date. DAWG volunteers will be ready and waiting to assist you in unloading your belongings and answering questions.

Hosted By: Residence Life, with collaboration from: Residential Life, Housing & Food Services
Web Site: http://hfs.washington.edu/

Pick Up UW & Seattle Maps & Info Here

Location: UW Information and Visitors Center, 022 Odegaard

The UW Information and Visitors Center, located on the 1st Floor of Odegaard near the By George Cafe, can help you find your way around campus, the city, and beyond. Ask us a question and enter a raffle for a fabulous prize! A winner will be drawn September 30. Visit us Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.

Take a Tour of "The Daily"

Event Scheduled:

Thursday, 9/18 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Friday, 9/19 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Saturday, 9/20 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday, 9/23 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Communications 132

Tour the famous Daily newsroom where great journalists and Pulitzer prize winners began their careers! Come read 30 years worth of quotes on The Daily newsroom walls to be shocked, amazed and amused. You'll be able to see where The Daily, the student voice since 1891, is produced every day. This million-dollar plus a year, fully operational business is an independent student newspaper run by and for UW students.

Hosted By: The Daily
Web Site: http://www.thedaily.washington.edu

Greek Dawg Daze Check-In and Social

Event Scheduled:

Friday, 9/19 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: 17th Avenue Median

Come meet fellow new members of the Greek Community and check-in for Dawg Daze! Since joining a fraternity or sorority, you have become part of a large community at the UW. We invite you to meet up with friends of yours from other chapters, to get to know new people, or just to have fun. We look forward to seeing you and the rest of your chapter's new members at the Greek Dawg Daze Check-In & Social!

Hosted By: Panhellenic Association, with collaboration from: Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, UW Greek Community
Web Site: http://www.uwgreeks.com

Dawg Daze Rally SPOT

Event Scheduled:

Friday, 9/19 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday, 9/20 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Sunday, 9/21 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Monday, 9/22 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Tuesday, 9/23 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Tuesday, 9/23 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Tuesday, 9/23 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Location: HUB Lawn Info Booth

Want to meet someone new to attend Dawg Daze events with? Interested in getting to know other incoming UW students before classes even start? Rally SPOTs (Specific Points Of Travel) are scheduled before some of our best Dawg Daze events. They give you the opportunity to connect with other new students and attend events with them. Rally SPOTs will take place before: Quad Flicks, Comedy Show, Fun & Games at the IMA, Fall Fling, Academic Welcome Fairs, and One Bus Away tours. Come to our SPOTs to meet new people, learn about upcoming events, and have a chance to win great prizes!

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Events for: Saturday, September 20, 2008

U-District Farmers' Market

Event Scheduled:

Saturday, 9/20 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Saturday, 9/27 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: University Heights Center for the Community (University Way & NE 50th St)

The University District Farmers' Market is Seattle's oldest and largest "farmers-only" neighborhood market. The market offers a place for farmers to sell their fresh produce and other products each week of the growing season. Walk or drive on down and explore your new neighborhood. You can also watch cooking demos, sample fresh produce, listen to live music, and obtain information from local non-profit organizations, all outdoors.

Hosted By: Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance
Web Site: http://www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org/market/university/

Take a Tour of "The Daily"

Event Scheduled:

Thursday, 9/18 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Friday, 9/19 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Saturday, 9/20 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday, 9/23 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Communications 132

Tour the famous Daily newsroom where great journalists and Pulitzer prize winners began their careers! Come read 30 years worth of quotes on The Daily newsroom walls to be shocked, amazed and amused. You'll be able to see where The Daily, the student voice since 1891, is produced every day. This million-dollar plus a year, fully operational business is an independent student newspaper run by and for UW students.

Hosted By: The Daily
Web Site: http://www.thedaily.washington.edu

College Success Foundation Scholars Welcome

Event Scheduled:

Saturday, 9/20 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Location: JHN 175

This is a fabulous kick-off to your experience as a UW College Success Foundation Scholar (that is, all of you who are Achievers, Governors and Leadership 1000 Scholars)! Meet the program coordinator, mentors, and other remarkable achievers. Get tips on thriving at the UW and learn about all of the resources available to you. You can win UW prizes and enjoy refreshments.

Hosted By: Office of Minority Affairs/Diversity
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/achieve/

Dawg Daze Rally SPOT

Location: HUB Lawn Info Booth

Want to meet someone new to attend Dawg Daze events with? Interested in getting to know other incoming UW students before classes even start? Rally SPOTs (Specific Points Of Travel) are scheduled before some of our best Dawg Daze events. They give you the opportunity to connect with other new students and attend events with them. Rally SPOTs will take place before: Quad Flicks, Comedy Show, Fun & Games at the IMA, Fall Fling, Academic Welcome Fairs, and One Bus Away tours. Come to our SPOTs to meet new people, learn about upcoming events, and have a chance to win great prizes!

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Events for: Sunday, September 21, 2008

Freshman Convocation: A University of Washington Welcome

Event Scheduled:

Sunday, 9/21 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Location: Bank of America Arena (Hec Edmundson Pavilion)

The University of Washington community will come together at this event to welcome the entering class of 2008. Microsoft Chairman William H.Gates, III will be our honored speaker. It will be a great time for freshmen to meet their classmates and find out about all the exciting discoveries and opportunities awaiting them on the UW campus. Complimentary tickets may be ordered online at www.convocation.washington.edu

Hosted By: Office of Ceremonies
Web Site: http://www.convocation.washington.edu

Honors Open House

Event Scheduled:

Sunday, 9/21 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Location: 211 Mary Gates Hall

Welcome new Honors Program students! Come meet your program staff, faculty and fellow classmates; get your questions answered and enjoy some yummy treats. Bring your friends and family.

Hosted By: Honors Program
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/uwhonors/

President's Picnic

Event Scheduled:

Sunday, 9/21 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Location: Drumheller Fountain/Rainier Vista

The 2nd Annual President's Picnic will be held at Drumheller Fountain immediately following Freshman Convocation. Attendees are invited to chat with President Mark Emmert and other members of the University community. They are also encouraged to share ideas and to get to know us on a more informal basis. Due to limited seating, tickets are required for the picnic. To purchase your tickets please visit us at http://www.convocation.washington.edu.

Hosted By: Office of Ceremonies
Web Site: http://www.convocation.washington.edu

IMA Building Explore Tours

Event Scheduled:

Sunday, 9/21 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: IMA Building Lobby

The Intramural Activities Building (IMA) is the recreational sports and fitness center on campus. We invite you and your family to explore all that the IMA has to offer UW students. Tours will be conducted from 12:30pm to 2pm. Come check out the cardio fitness equipment, indoor climbing center, swimming pool, gyms, indoor track, Dawg Bites Cafe, and pick up information on sports & fitness classes, intramural & club sports, job opportunities, and more. The IMA is located just north of Hec Edmondson Pavilion. Our goal is to provide facilities, programs, and services, which support the recreation and fitness needs of the UW community.

Hosted By: Recreational Sports Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/ima

Intercollegiate Quidditch @ UW Pick-up Game

Event Scheduled:

Sunday, 9/21 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Location: Denny Field

Come and play Quidditch! That's right - Quidditch - a sport already played at over 130 colleges in the United States and Canada. We provide all the equipment - brooms, balls, and goal posts. Be sure to bring good running shoes and an open mind. See you on the field!

Hosted By: Intercollegiate Quidditch @ UW
Web Site: http://students.washington.edu/iquw

Freshman Peer Connections

Event Scheduled:

Sunday, 9/21 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Location: Meet your group at the Freshman Kick-Off, Husky Stadium

Take this opportunity to meet with a small group of other new freshmen and a knowledgeable student leader who will help show you the ropes to make your transition to the UW smoother. Your peer leader will be a Dawg Daze Leader, or if you are enrolled in a FIG, your FIG Leader. You will find out your group number when you check in for Dawg Daze, and you will meet your group at the Freshman Kick-Off in Husky Stadium at 3:00pm.

Hosted By: First Year Programs, with collaboration from: Undergraduate Academic Affairs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Dawg Daze Rally SPOT

Location: HUB Lawn Info Booth

Want to meet someone new to attend Dawg Daze events with? Interested in getting to know other incoming UW students before classes even start? Rally SPOTs (Specific Points Of Travel) are scheduled before some of our best Dawg Daze events. They give you the opportunity to connect with other new students and attend events with them. Rally SPOTs will take place before: Quad Flicks, Comedy Show, Fun & Games at the IMA, Fall Fling, Academic Welcome Fairs, and One Bus Away tours. Come to our SPOTs to meet new people, learn about upcoming events, and have a chance to win great prizes!

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Fun and Games @ the IMA!

Event Scheduled:

Sunday, 9/21 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Location: Intramural Activities Building (IMA)

Come explore the Intramural Activities Building (IMA), and take part in all that your campus sports and fitness center has to offer. Head down for fun and free food, and join the action with dodgeball, basketball, and volleyball brought to you by the UW Greek community, RollerDisco hosted by RHSA, and cardio fitness machines. Your "Dawg Pass" will admit you to free climbing at the Indoor Climbing Center. Numerous student clubs will be on hand to help you at the Student Activities Office Clubs Fair. The evening will be topped off with the Jet City Improv comedy show in one of the gyms. IMA hours will be extended for the evening, plus more surprises. Come ready to participate in the fun and games!

Hosted By: Recreational Sports Programs, with collaboration from: Office of Vice Provost for Student Life--Greek Life, Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Association, Residence Halls Student Association, Dawg Bites Cafe (Housing & Food Services), Student Activities Office, First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/ima

Welcome BBQ with Chabad!

Event Scheduled:

Sunday, 9/21 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location: The Rohr Jewish Student Center- 5200 21st Ave NE

Meet other Jewish Huskies, hang out and chill out at the coolest Jewish spot on campus! Free full BBQ with all the trimmings (veggie option included).

Hosted By: Chabad Jewish Student Club
Web Site: http://www.JewishUW.com

Dodge Ball Tournament

Event Scheduled:

Sunday, 9/21 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: Intramural Activities (IMA) Building, Gym C

Don't miss the Dodgeball Tournament at the IMA during the Fun & Games at the IMA Dawg Daze event. You and your friends can either create a team or come join one! Even if playing isn't your thing, come watch, cheer on the teams, and connect with other students.

Hosted By: Greek Life, with collaboration from: Recreation Sports Program
Web Site: http://www.uwgreeks.com

Events for: Monday, September 22, 2008

Pick Up UW & Seattle Maps & Info Here

Location: UW Information and Visitors Center, 022 Odegaard

The UW Information and Visitors Center, located on the 1st Floor of Odegaard near the By George Cafe, can help you find your way around campus, the city, and beyond. Ask us a question and enter a raffle for a fabulous prize! A winner will be drawn September 30. Visit us Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.

Dawg Daze Rally SPOT

Location: HUB Lawn Info Booth

Want to meet someone new to attend Dawg Daze events with? Interested in getting to know other incoming UW students before classes even start? Rally SPOTs (Specific Points Of Travel) are scheduled before some of our best Dawg Daze events. They give you the opportunity to connect with other new students and attend events with them. Rally SPOTs will take place before: Quad Flicks, Comedy Show, Fun & Games at the IMA, Fall Fling, Academic Welcome Fairs, and One Bus Away tours. Come to our SPOTs to meet new people, learn about upcoming events, and have a chance to win great prizes!

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Waltz for Dawgs - 2 Feet or 4

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: HUB 108

Get a taste of Waltzing before the big Viennese Ball at the HUB Ballroom on October 19th. We'll have some classes with the Swing kids, so you can have a ball and dance all evening long. Ball tickets are discounted for students too! Go to danceforjoy.biz for more info on the Oct 19th event.

Hosted By: Swing Kids @ UW
Web Site: http://students.washington.edu/swingkd/

One Bus Away from Downtown

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Meet on the south side of Schmitz Hall

Come explore downtown Seattle with fellow UW students and learn how to get around using the U-PASS. Take a walk through Pike Place Market, down to the waterfront, or to the Aquarium. Find local shopping spots like Westlake Center and Pacific Place. Locate a few movie theatres, and figure out how to get back again on your own. Students love these tours, and the fun is only one bus ride away.

Hosted By: Transportation Office, First Year Programs
Web Site: http://www.washington.edu/upass/

One Bus Away from Capitol Hill

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Meet on the south side of Schmitz Hall

Nestled in between downtown Seattle and the Central District, Capitol Hill is one of Seattle's most eclectic neighborhoods. A hodgepodge collection of shops, restaurants, rainbow flags, and iconic Seattle venues, Capitol Hill is often seen by many as a center for experiencing 'the scene.' Explore some of Seattle's most interesting stores, coffee shops, and more as you take in the culture and enjoy the bus tour.

Hosted By: Transportation Office, First Year Programs
Web Site: http://www.washington.edu/upass

One Bus Away from Seattle Center & Lower Queen Anne

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Meet on the south side of Schmitz Hall

Learn how to use the Seattle bus system and your U-Pass on a tour of Seattle Center and Lower Queen Anne. Seattle Center is an arts and entertainment institution that is home to Bumbershoot, sporting events, and more. Dick's, one of Seattle's oldest food institutions, is located in Lower Queen Anne.

Hosted By: Transportation Office, First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

One Bus Away from the International District

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Meet on the south side of Schmitz Hall

Just south of Downtown Seattle, the International District is home to a diverse mix of shops, restaurants, bubble tea joints, specialty stores, and is full of Seattle history. Join us as we teach you to use your U-Pass and the bus system, while taking you to explore one of Seattle's most unique neighborhoods.

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Internships & Student Employment

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Monday, 9/22 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Location: Mary Gates Hall, Room 389

Supercharge your studies with an internship! When recruiting college students, most employers look for more than just good grades. They also look for related experience. Come learn how to find internships in your field of interest. And if you need extra cash, learn where to find student jobs. Enter to win prizes too. Check out The UW Career Center and The Center for Experiential Learning online for more info.

Hosted By: The UW Career Center, with collaboration from: Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center
Web Site: http://www.careers.washington.edu

One Bus Away from Northgate

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Meet at HUB Bus Stop on Stevens Way

This One Bus Away Tour will be an exploration of the Northgate neighborhood, home of a huge mall, which is currently undergoing major renovations and some exciting expansions. The area isn't just home of the mall, though, as Target, Ross, G.I. Joes, and Best Buy are located nearby.

Hosted By: Transportation Office, First Year Programs
Web Site: http://www.washington.edu/upass

Hall Health Center Tour

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Hall Health Center, Room 213

Come see your student health center, before you get sick. Meet fellow students who serve as Peer Health Educators and Health Promotion Dept. representatives, learn about assistance that you (or a friend) might need during the school year. Volunteer and leadership positions are available too. Become familiar with the many services in Hall Health, get free stuff, and win prizes!

Hosted By: Hall Health, Health Promotion Dept., with collaboration from: University Health Education Leadership Program (UHELP)
Web Site: http://hallhealth.washington.edu/healthpromotion

UW Dream Project: Find Your Community, While Helping the Community

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday, 9/23 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Mary Gates Hall 241

Come and learn about the UW Dream Project, and the exciting work that this organization does with first generation, low income high school students in the Seattle area. Hear testimony from current UW students about the impact that they are making, as well as receiving from working with these students. Enjoy a presentation and video prepared and presented by fellow UW students. And most importantly, discover the potential to make the UW Dream Project your community on campus.

Hosted By: Undergraduate Academic Affairs

Swing Dancing Lesson

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Tuesday, 9/23 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: HUB 108

Learn the basics of East Coast Swing, the Charleston, and Lindy Hop with the UW Swing Kids. No partner required. Just bring yourself, comfortable dancing shoes, and prepare to get hep!

Hosted By: Swing Kids @ UW
Web Site: http://students.washington.edu/swingkd/

Caffeine Nation, Caffeination

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday, 9/23 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Tuesday, 9/23 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location: Tours depart from in front of Suzzallo Library

Explore the heart of the U District. On this tour, we'll venture forth in search of coffee, tea, and great food. See the most popular destinations and the hidden gems both on campus and in the immediate area. Find out who is open late and who offers student discounts.

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Take a Tour of "The Daily"

Event Scheduled:

Thursday, 9/18 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Friday, 9/19 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Saturday, 9/20 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday, 9/23 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Communications 132

Tour the famous Daily newsroom where great journalists and Pulitzer prize winners began their careers! Come read 30 years worth of quotes on The Daily newsroom walls to be shocked, amazed and amused. You'll be able to see where The Daily, the student voice since 1891, is produced every day. This million-dollar plus a year, fully operational business is an independent student newspaper run by and for UW students.

Hosted By: The Daily
Web Site: http://www.thedaily.washington.edu

Got Experience?! Fair

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Location: Mary Gates Hall Commons

In addition to getting the grades (while still having a social life), college students are often searching for extra cash, something to add to their resume, and ideas about how they can apply their UW experience to the 'real world'. Visiting the Got Experience?! Fair will expose you to a host of resources to help you. Start gaining the experiences future employers and graduate programs are looking for, so you can say, "Yes, I've got the experience you want!" There will be a raffle for gift cards and more at 4:30pm. Check out The UW Career Center and The Center for Experiential Learning for more info.

Hosted By: UW Career Center, with collaboration from: The UW Career Center in collaboration with The Center for Experiential Learning (Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center, Undergraduate Research Program, Pipeline Project, Undergraduate Scholarship Office, Jumpstart, Mary Gates Endowment), the Ethnic Cultural Center, HUB Reservations, UW Libraries, the Counseling Center, IMA, Student Activities Office, Parking Services, Food Services, Instructional Center, International Students & Scholars Office, International Programs & Exchanges, Student Access and Computing Group, DO-IT, UW Bookstore, ASUW Experimental College, Student Athlete Academic Serives, CLUE, Classroom Support Services and UW Human Resources
Web Site: http://www.careers.washington.edu

Free Lake Sailing!

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: Waterfront Activities Center Docks

Come sailing for free on Lake Washington with the Washington Yacht Club, UW's sailing club. If you've never been sailing before, our experienced members will show you and your friends the ropes. If you already have sailing experience, this is a great way to meet other sailors at UW! Boats leave from the table on the docks every half hour starting at 12pm until 6:30pm for sails on Lake Washington and Union Bay. Bring friends!

Hosted By: Washington Yacht Club
Web Site: http://www.washingtonyachtclub.org

Out-of-State Mixer

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location: MGH 248

So you are not only new to Seattle, but to the entire state of Washington? Well, you can meet other Huskies who have also come from far away to college. At this session, participate in some fun activities, learn some tips for the transition, and meet friends to explore the campus and city with. Make your transition to Washington easier with new friends.

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Waltz for Dawgs - 2 Feet or 4

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: HUB 108

Get a taste of Waltzing before the big Viennese Ball at the HUB Ballroom on October 19th. We'll have some classes with the Swing kids, so you can have a ball and dance all evening long. Ball tickets are discounted for students too! Go to danceforjoy.biz for more info on the Oct 19th event.

Hosted By: Swing Kids @ UW
Web Site: http://students.washington.edu/swingkd/

Dawg Daze Rally SPOT

Location: HUB Lawn Info Booth

Want to meet someone new to attend Dawg Daze events with? Interested in getting to know other incoming UW students before classes even start? Rally SPOTs (Specific Points Of Travel) are scheduled before some of our best Dawg Daze events. They give you the opportunity to connect with other new students and attend events with them. Rally SPOTs will take place before: Quad Flicks, Comedy Show, Fun & Games at the IMA, Fall Fling, Academic Welcome Fairs, and One Bus Away tours. Come to our SPOTs to meet new people, learn about upcoming events, and have a chance to win great prizes!

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

One Bus Away from Capitol Hill

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Meet on the south side of Schmitz Hall

Nestled in between downtown Seattle and the Central District, Capitol Hill is one of Seattle's most eclectic neighborhoods. A hodgepodge collection of shops, restaurants, rainbow flags, and iconic Seattle venues, Capitol Hill is often seen by many as a center for experiencing 'the scene.' Explore some of Seattle's most interesting stores, coffee shops, and more as you take in the culture and enjoy the bus tour.

Hosted By: Transportation Office, First Year Programs
Web Site: http://www.washington.edu/upass

One Block Away: Explore the AVE Tour

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location: Tour departs from the Suzzallo steps

Have a yearning to explore, but don't want to bus it? Want to learn more about life around campus? Tour your local neighborhood, and learn about all the restaurants, coffee shops and hidden gems of the "Ave" (University Way). Gain insight from UW students on some of best places to eat, study or mingle outside of campus.

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://uwdawgdaze.com

One Bus Away from Downtown

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Meet on the south side of Schmitz Hall

Come explore downtown Seattle with fellow UW students and learn how to get around using the U-PASS. Take a walk through Pike Place Market, down to the waterfront, or to the Aquarium. Find local shopping spots like Westlake Center and Pacific Place. Locate a few movie theatres, and figure out how to get back again on your own. Students love these tours, and the fun is only one bus ride away.

Hosted By: Transportation Office, First Year Programs
Web Site: http://www.washington.edu/upass/

One Bus Away from the International District

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Meet on the south side of Schmitz Hall

Just south of Downtown Seattle, the International District is home to a diverse mix of shops, restaurants, bubble tea joints, specialty stores, and is full of Seattle history. Join us as we teach you to use your U-Pass and the bus system, while taking you to explore one of Seattle's most unique neighborhoods.

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

One Bus Away from Fremont

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Meet on the south side of Schmitz Hall

Come to Seattle's hip Fremont neighborhood where you will be introduced to the world-famous Troll, the renowned statue of Vladimir Lenin, and many unique shops, cafes, and restaurants. The tour will begin with a guide, but you will be able to explore on your own after the first hour.

Hosted By: Transportation Office, First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Swing Dancing Lesson

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Tuesday, 9/23 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: HUB 108

Learn the basics of East Coast Swing, the Charleston, and Lindy Hop with the UW Swing Kids. No partner required. Just bring yourself, comfortable dancing shoes, and prepare to get hep!

Hosted By: Swing Kids @ UW
Web Site: http://students.washington.edu/swingkd/

One Bus Away from Bellevue

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Meet on the south side of Schmitz Hall

Take a short bus ride into the heart of Bellevue and get the chance to browse through more than 200 stores featured in Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square. In two hours, explore downtown Bellevue and its restaurants, shops, and attractions - all within walking distance.

Hosted By: Transportation Office, First Year Programs
Web Site: http://www.washington.edu/upass

Drama Orientation for New Students

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Hutchinson Hall, Room 205

Welcome to the UW School of Drama! This orientation is for new undergraduate students interested in either the academic program or in making community connections with students in the theatre arts. Staff members of UTS, the Undergraduate Theatre Society, will host this student-to-student orientation and get-together. (For new students who are unable to attend this event, a second orientation is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 3.)

Hosted By: School of Drama, with collaboration from: UTS staff members and advisers
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/uwdrama/

Caffeine Nation, Caffeination

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday, 9/23 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Tuesday, 9/23 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location: Tours depart from in front of Suzzallo Library

Explore the heart of the U District. On this tour, we'll venture forth in search of coffee, tea, and great food. See the most popular destinations and the hidden gems both on campus and in the immediate area. Find out who is open late and who offers student discounts.

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Swing Dancing Lesson

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Tuesday, 9/23 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: HUB 108

Learn the basics of East Coast Swing, the Charleston, and Lindy Hop with the UW Swing Kids. No partner required. Just bring yourself, comfortable dancing shoes, and prepare to get hep!

Hosted By: Swing Kids @ UW
Web Site: http://students.washington.edu/swingkd/

Dawg Daze Rally SPOT

Location: HUB Lawn Info Booth

Want to meet someone new to attend Dawg Daze events with? Interested in getting to know other incoming UW students before classes even start? Rally SPOTs (Specific Points Of Travel) are scheduled before some of our best Dawg Daze events. They give you the opportunity to connect with other new students and attend events with them. Rally SPOTs will take place before: Quad Flicks, Comedy Show, Fun & Games at the IMA, Fall Fling, Academic Welcome Fairs, and One Bus Away tours. Come to our SPOTs to meet new people, learn about upcoming events, and have a chance to win great prizes!

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Internships & Student Employment

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Monday, 9/22 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Location: Mary Gates Hall, Room 389

Supercharge your studies with an internship! When recruiting college students, most employers look for more than just good grades. They also look for related experience. Come learn how to find internships in your field of interest. And if you need extra cash, learn where to find student jobs. Enter to win prizes too. Check out The UW Career Center and The Center for Experiential Learning online for more info.

Hosted By: The UW Career Center, with collaboration from: Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center
Web Site: http://www.careers.washington.edu

Engineer-An-Edible-Car Competition

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Location: MGH 287

Learn about engineering at the UW through a hands-on engineering design contest. During the event, we will provide you with different materials to design an edible car. Make a team with friends or new faces and compete against other teams for the best design. Food for all participants and prizes for the best design!

Hosted By: College of Engineering Advising and Diversity Center
Web Site: http://www.engr.washington.edu/advising/

Out-of-State Mixer

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location: MGH 248

So you are not only new to Seattle, but to the entire state of Washington? Well, you can meet other Huskies who have also come from far away to college. At this session, participate in some fun activities, learn some tips for the transition, and meet friends to explore the campus and city with. Make your transition to Washington easier with new friends.

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Hillel Backyard BBQ

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Location: Hillel Parking Lot (4745 17th Ave NE)

Hey all you first year and returning students! Are you worn out and hungry from moving in? Come re-energize and enjoy a free BBQ at Hillel with hamburgers, hot dogs, and veggie foods! Check out all the great stuff happening on campus, and then come by after for a great parking lot cookout. This event is co-sponsored by the Greek Jewish Council.

Hosted By: Hillel at the University of Washington
Web Site: http://www.hilleluw.org/

Learn To Pole Dance

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Wednesday, 9/24 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Wednesday, 9/24 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Friday, 9/26 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: Free Movement Zone @ 4556 University Way NE Suite 222

Come on down to the Studio and see what Pole Dancing is all about. The Free Movement Zone is the only studio in Seattle that teaches Spinning Pole and the only studio associated with the Experimental College. So come on down to the Studio for a tour and a demonstration. Both women and men welcome. Must be 18.

Hosted By: Experimental College
Web Site: http://www.freemovementzone.com

Late Night Shopping Event at Fred Meyer

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 10:00 pm - 1:00 am

Location: Buses depart from two locations: Memorial Way (north of the flagpole) OR out front of Terry-Lander Residence Hall, as early as 10:00pm

Stock up on the supplies you need to start school. You're invited to a special UW student-only late-night event at Fred Meyer superstore on the Monday of Dawg Daze from 11pm until 1am. Free food, drinks, and a huge raffle with prizes like a 20" Flat Screen TV, a computer desk, a mountain bike, $100 gift card, and much more! Make sure you bring your UW student ID card (or your Dawg Pass) to get in the door, and receive a special savings certificate to buy anything from groceries to dorm essentials. All you have to do is show up at either Memorial Way (north of the flagpole) or out front of Terry-Lander Residence Hall starting as early as 10:00pm, and free bus shuttles will take you back and forth. It is best to arrive early to avoid the lines.

Hosted By: First Year Programs, with collaboration from: Fred Meyer
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Events for: Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Pick Up UW & Seattle Maps & Info Here

Location: UW Information and Visitors Center, 022 Odegaard

The UW Information and Visitors Center, located on the 1st Floor of Odegaard near the By George Cafe, can help you find your way around campus, the city, and beyond. Ask us a question and enter a raffle for a fabulous prize! A winner will be drawn September 30. Visit us Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.

Self Defense

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Tuesday, 9/23 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Location: HUB 108

Who is most at risk for assault on campus? New students, during the first 6 weeks of the academic year. Come to this class to learn the most basic safety skills you'll need to defend yourself. Instructor also offers longer classes through the ASUW Experimental College and UW Women's Center. This event is co-sponsored by Hillel UW and the Jewish Sisterhood.

Hosted By: ASUW Experimental College, UW Hillel's Jewish Sisterhood
Web Site: http://www.strategicliving.org

Sexuality, Gender, and Treats, Oh My!

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Tuesday, 9/23 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Tuesday, 9/23 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Schmitz Hall, Room 450

Know someone who is gay, lesbian, bi, Two-Spirit, trans, queer, questioning, intersex, gender queer, gender bending, or think you might be? This workshop will acquaint you with related social groups and resources both at the UW and in Seattle at-large. Hear about the Q Center (the UW glbtqtqi campus community center) located at 450 Schmitz Hall, the GBLTC, the Safe Zone Project, programming, how you can get involved, and much more, including food.

Hosted By: Q Center-SAUF, with collaboration from: Q Center, GBLTC, QPOCA, QTIIG, Transformers, Qolors, Student Activities & Union Facilities, Student Activities Office, ASUW
Web Site: http://www.qcenter.washington.edu

Dawg Daze Rally SPOT

Location: HUB Lawn Info Booth

Want to meet someone new to attend Dawg Daze events with? Interested in getting to know other incoming UW students before classes even start? Rally SPOTs (Specific Points Of Travel) are scheduled before some of our best Dawg Daze events. They give you the opportunity to connect with other new students and attend events with them. Rally SPOTs will take place before: Quad Flicks, Comedy Show, Fun & Games at the IMA, Fall Fling, Academic Welcome Fairs, and One Bus Away tours. Come to our SPOTs to meet new people, learn about upcoming events, and have a chance to win great prizes!

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Self Defense

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Tuesday, 9/23 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Location: HUB 108

Who is most at risk for assault on campus? New students, during the first 6 weeks of the academic year. Come to this class to learn the most basic safety skills you'll need to defend yourself. Instructor also offers longer classes through the ASUW Experimental College and UW Women's Center. This event is co-sponsored by Hillel UW and the Jewish Sisterhood.

Hosted By: ASUW Experimental College, UW Hillel's Jewish Sisterhood
Web Site: http://www.strategicliving.org

Transfer Peer Connections

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Location: Meet your group at the Transfer Kick-Off, HUB Ballroom

Take this opportunity to meet with a small group of other new transfer students and current students who can give you survival tips for that first week of the quarter. Transfer students last year told us this was the most valuable part of Dawg Daze. You will learn helpful hints about how to continue your academic success and make the most of your time, so don't miss your chance to make these connections and feel more prepared. If you are part of a TRIG, you will be matched with your Peer Instructor and all the other students that are in your TRIG. Find out your group number when you check in for Dawg Daze, and meet your group at the Transfer Kick-Off in the HUB Ballroom at 9:30am.

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Swing Dancing Lesson

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Tuesday, 9/23 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: HUB 108

Learn the basics of East Coast Swing, the Charleston, and Lindy Hop with the UW Swing Kids. No partner required. Just bring yourself, comfortable dancing shoes, and prepare to get hep!

Hosted By: Swing Kids @ UW
Web Site: http://students.washington.edu/swingkd/

UW Dream Project: Find Your Community, While Helping the Community

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday, 9/23 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Mary Gates Hall 241

Come and learn about the UW Dream Project, and the exciting work that this organization does with first generation, low income high school students in the Seattle area. Hear testimony from current UW students about the impact that they are making, as well as receiving from working with these students. Enjoy a presentation and video prepared and presented by fellow UW students. And most importantly, discover the potential to make the UW Dream Project your community on campus.

Hosted By: Undergraduate Academic Affairs

Religious Community Info Fair

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: Husky Union Building (HUB), Main Floor Lobby

Looking for a place to grow in your faith? UW has over 40 different religious student organizations, representing a diverse array of beliefs. Chances are, you will find a group where you can connect, worship, and grow spiritually during your time here. This event collects many of our most active religious groups together in one place, so you can talk with the students who belong to them, gather information, and hear student testimonies about their involvement in UW's religious community.

Hosted By: Student Activities Office
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/sao/

Take a Tour of "The Daily"

Event Scheduled:

Thursday, 9/18 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Friday, 9/19 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Saturday, 9/20 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday, 9/23 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Communications 132

Tour the famous Daily newsroom where great journalists and Pulitzer prize winners began their careers! Come read 30 years worth of quotes on The Daily newsroom walls to be shocked, amazed and amused. You'll be able to see where The Daily, the student voice since 1891, is produced every day. This million-dollar plus a year, fully operational business is an independent student newspaper run by and for UW students.

Hosted By: The Daily
Web Site: http://www.thedaily.washington.edu

Toastmasters - Communication and Leadership

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Thursday, 9/25 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location: Tuesday- HUB 309, Thursday- HUB 209A

Toastmasters offers an enjoyable way to practice communication and leadership skills. Our meetings are learn-by-doing workshops where members work through self-paced speaking and leadership assignments, receiving positive feedback along the way. Beginner to Expert - our programs are an Inexpensive, Interactive, Convenient, Friendly and Supportive environment where millions have discovered the benefits of Toastmasters. Witness a real-live Toastmasters meeting; with inspiring speeches, some impromptu speaking and an all-round good-time. Toastmaster International is a non-profit organization founded in 1924 and is comprised of 11,000 clubs in 90 countries. It is held in high regard in business circles.

Hosted By: Husky Toastmasters
Web Site: http://huskytoastmasters.freetoasthost.us/

Caffeine Nation, Caffeination

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday, 9/23 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Tuesday, 9/23 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location: Tours depart from in front of Suzzallo Library

Explore the heart of the U District. On this tour, we'll venture forth in search of coffee, tea, and great food. See the most popular destinations and the hidden gems both on campus and in the immediate area. Find out who is open late and who offers student discounts.

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Sexuality, Gender, and Treats, Oh My!

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Tuesday, 9/23 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Tuesday, 9/23 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Schmitz Hall, Room 450

Know someone who is gay, lesbian, bi, Two-Spirit, trans, queer, questioning, intersex, gender queer, gender bending, or think you might be? This workshop will acquaint you with related social groups and resources both at the UW and in Seattle at-large. Hear about the Q Center (the UW glbtqtqi campus community center) located at 450 Schmitz Hall, the GBLTC, the Safe Zone Project, programming, how you can get involved, and much more, including food.

Dawg Daze Rally SPOT

Location: HUB Lawn Info Booth

Want to meet someone new to attend Dawg Daze events with? Interested in getting to know other incoming UW students before classes even start? Rally SPOTs (Specific Points Of Travel) are scheduled before some of our best Dawg Daze events. They give you the opportunity to connect with other new students and attend events with them. Rally SPOTs will take place before: Quad Flicks, Comedy Show, Fun & Games at the IMA, Fall Fling, Academic Welcome Fairs, and One Bus Away tours. Come to our SPOTs to meet new people, learn about upcoming events, and have a chance to win great prizes!

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Caffeine Nation, Caffeination

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Monday, 9/22 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday, 9/23 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Tuesday, 9/23 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location: Tours depart from in front of Suzzallo Library

Explore the heart of the U District. On this tour, we'll venture forth in search of coffee, tea, and great food. See the most popular destinations and the hidden gems both on campus and in the immediate area. Find out who is open late and who offers student discounts.

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Dawg Daze Rally SPOT

Location: HUB Lawn Info Booth

Want to meet someone new to attend Dawg Daze events with? Interested in getting to know other incoming UW students before classes even start? Rally SPOTs (Specific Points Of Travel) are scheduled before some of our best Dawg Daze events. They give you the opportunity to connect with other new students and attend events with them. Rally SPOTs will take place before: Quad Flicks, Comedy Show, Fun & Games at the IMA, Fall Fling, Academic Welcome Fairs, and One Bus Away tours. Come to our SPOTs to meet new people, learn about upcoming events, and have a chance to win great prizes!

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Mapping Your Future: What Direction Are Your Genes Taking?

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Location: Health Sciences Lobby & Courtyard

Attention freshmen interested in exploring the health sciences. You will have a chance to get involved in a broad array of experiences including interactive tours and displays. Learn about the School of Medicine's Institute for Surgical & Interventional Simulation (ISIS), where medical simulators help teach students and young doctors how to care for patients and manage medical emergencies. Find out what's going on in the Schools of Public Health and Community Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing and Social Work. Dentistry will be handing out toothbrushes. UW Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, and the CHDD Experimental Education Unit will be on hand to sign up student volunteers. Music, food, and up to 25 interactive and informative exhibits are on tap.

Hosted By: Health Sciences/UW Medicine News & Community Relations, with collaboration from: Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and Community Medicine, Social Work, UW Medical Center & Harborview Medical Center
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/hsnews/outreach.html

Sexuality, Gender, and Treats, Oh My!

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Tuesday, 9/23 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Tuesday, 9/23 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Schmitz Hall, Room 450

Know someone who is gay, lesbian, bi, Two-Spirit, trans, queer, questioning, intersex, gender queer, gender bending, or think you might be? This workshop will acquaint you with related social groups and resources both at the UW and in Seattle at-large. Hear about the Q Center (the UW glbtqtqi campus community center) located at 450 Schmitz Hall, the GBLTC, the Safe Zone Project, programming, how you can get involved, and much more, including food.

Multicultural Greek Life 101

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: HUB 309

Meet the Greeks! The United Greek Council is comprised of 10 Greek-lettered organizations. Mix and mingle with cool new people and learn more about multicultural Greek life and what it has to offer to you!

Hosted By: United Greek Council

Foster School of Business Ice Cream Social

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Balmer Hall Commons

Join Foster School of Business students, faculty, and staff for an ice cream social to kick-off the 2008-2009 school year. Build a sundae, meet new people, and enter to win Foster door prizes!

Hosted By: Foster School, Undergraduate Programs Office
Web Site: http://foster.washington.edu/

Young Democrats vs. College Republicans Debate

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: HUB 310

Come watch the Young Democrats and College Republicans debate as we enter the final stretch of the pivotal 2008 election! Students will have the opportunity to learn more about the issues facing our nation and ask questions of both groups.

Hosted By: Young Democrats, with collaboration from: College Republicans
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/sao/

Experience Being Greek: Fraternity & Sorority Open House

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location: Mary Gates Hall Commons

We want to help your college experience become well-rounded by inviting you to check out the fraternities and sororities at UW. With membership in a Greek chapter, you will find yourself involved in student leadership and being mentored by older members in your major. Become part of a dynamic community, while making new friends and having a lot of fun. This is a great chance to meet representatives from the fraternities and sororities so you can see all that Greek life has to offer.

Hosted By: Panhellenic Association, with collaboration from: Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, UW Greek Community
Web Site: http://www.uwgreeks.com

Gates Millennium Scholars Welcome & Orientation

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location: Mary Gates Hall 206 - Honors Multipurpose Room

Come meet new and current Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS). This is an opportunity for new scholars and other scholarship recipients to meet current undergraduate GMS and learn about what opportunities are available that their new awards can help fund. Attendees will also have the chance to meet campus faculty and staff that will be important contacts throughout the year. Current scholars will also be sharing their experiences at the UW and what the award has helped them to accomplish. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn what your scholarship can do for you.

Hosted By: Center for Experimental Learning

Bowling with Banot - Jewish Sisterhood @ UW

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Location: HUB games area - bowling lanes

Come unwind from all the pre-class stressing with other Jewish girls from UW! Hillel and Chabad have joined forces to host this free bowling session in the HUB games area. Meet other Jewish girls and learn more about the activities Banot, the Jewish Sisterhood at UW, will offer fall quarter. Snacks and socializing on the HUB lawn to follow.

Hosted By: Hillel Foundation, with collaboration from: Hillel UW, Chabad at UW
Web Site: http://www.hilleluw.org

World Health Cinema

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: HUB Auditorium

We will be showing a film to correspond with the common book of the year. World Health Cinema typically shows films that deal with global health issues and follows the showing with a discussion.

Hosted By: Global Health, with collaboration from: Students for Equal Health
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/deptgh/

Residence Hall Floor Meetings

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: In your respective Residence Hall

On Tuesday evening between 6-9pm, Resident Advisers will be conducting introductory floor meetings. Important information will be reviewed, and all residence hall students are expected to attend. These meetings will provide an orientation to living on campus as well as a great opportunity to meet your neighbors.

Hosted By: Residence Life, with collaboration from: Housing & Food Service
Web Site: http://hfs.washington.edu/

Events for: Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Pick Up UW & Seattle Maps & Info Here

Location: UW Information and Visitors Center, 022 Odegaard

The UW Information and Visitors Center, located on the 1st Floor of Odegaard near the By George Cafe, can help you find your way around campus, the city, and beyond. Ask us a question and enter a raffle for a fabulous prize! A winner will be drawn September 30. Visit us Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.

Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream

Event Scheduled:

Wednesday, 9/24 10:30 am - 2:00 pm

Location: Red Square

Join Free Radicals and the PLU Chemistry Honor Society for free liquid nitrogen ice cream. Come see how much fun the chemistry world is!

Hosted By: Chemistry
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/chem/

Bagel Club

Event Scheduled:

Wednesday, 9/24 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Location: HUB lawn

Nothing like a free bagel to start your year at UW! Get your 'schmear on' this Wednesday with Hillel on the HUB lawn. We'd love to meet you! Find us every Wednesday on the HUB lawn when it's sunny, or on the second floor of the HUB across from the SAO on rainy days.

Hosted By: Hillel Foundation
Web Site: http://www.hilleluw.org

Learn To Pole Dance

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Wednesday, 9/24 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Wednesday, 9/24 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Friday, 9/26 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: Free Movement Zone @ 4556 University Way NE Suite 222

Come on down to the Studio and see what Pole Dancing is all about. The Free Movement Zone is the only studio in Seattle that teaches Spinning Pole and the only studio associated with the Experimental College. So come on down to the Studio for a tour and a demonstration. Both women and men welcome. Must be 18.

Hosted By: Experimental College
Web Site: http://www.freemovementzone.com

Learn To Pole Dance

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Wednesday, 9/24 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Wednesday, 9/24 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Friday, 9/26 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: Free Movement Zone @ 4556 University Way NE Suite 222

Come on down to the Studio and see what Pole Dancing is all about. The Free Movement Zone is the only studio in Seattle that teaches Spinning Pole and the only studio associated with the Experimental College. So come on down to the Studio for a tour and a demonstration. Both women and men welcome. Must be 18.

Hosted By: Experimental College
Web Site: http://www.freemovementzone.com

Dawg Daze goes to the Mariners!

Event Scheduled:

Wednesday, 9/24 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location: Safeco Field

Take part in a brand new tradition of the 1st ever Mariners game during Dawg Daze! The game starts at 7:10pm at Safeco Field against the LA Angels. Tickets are only $12 and include a free Dawg Daze/Mariners T-Shirt (while supplies last). Tickets must be purchase by 12pm on Tuesday 9/23 at www.mariners.com/dawgdaze

Hosted By: First Year Programs

Events for: Thursday, September 25, 2008

Pick Up UW & Seattle Maps & Info Here

Location: UW Information and Visitors Center, 022 Odegaard

The UW Information and Visitors Center, located on the 1st Floor of Odegaard near the By George Cafe, can help you find your way around campus, the city, and beyond. Ask us a question and enter a raffle for a fabulous prize! A winner will be drawn September 30. Visit us Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.

Student Poster Giveaway at the Henry Art Gallery

Event Scheduled:

Thursday, 9/25 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Henry Art Gallery Education Studio

Have empty walls to fill in your apartment or dorm room? Drop by the Henry Art Gallery on Thursday, September 25 for our annual UW Student Poster Giveaway! Come by between 11 am and 4 pm and select one free Henry exhibition poster. A wide selection of posters from past Henry exhibitions will be available, but supplies are limited, so be sure to come early for the best selection! (Limit one poster per UW student with valid Husky card.)

Hosted By: Henry Art Gallery - Membership
Web Site: http://www.henryart.org

Toastmasters - Communication and Leadership

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Thursday, 9/25 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location: Tuesday- HUB 309, Thursday- HUB 209A

Toastmasters offers an enjoyable way to practice communication and leadership skills. Our meetings are learn-by-doing workshops where members work through self-paced speaking and leadership assignments, receiving positive feedback along the way. Beginner to Expert - our programs are an Inexpensive, Interactive, Convenient, Friendly and Supportive environment where millions have discovered the benefits of Toastmasters. Witness a real-live Toastmasters meeting; with inspiring speeches, some impromptu speaking and an all-round good-time. Toastmaster International is a non-profit organization founded in 1924 and is comprised of 11,000 clubs in 90 countries. It is held in high regard in business circles.

Hosted By: Husky Toastmasters
Web Site: http://huskytoastmasters.freetoasthost.us/

Women's Center Open House

Event Scheduled:

Thursday, 9/25 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Women's Center, Cunningham Hall

Join the Women's Center at its Dawg Daze Open House! We'd like to welcome you to the University of Washington and introduce you to some of our services. Snacks will be provided.

Hosted By: UW Women's Center
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/womenctr/

Student Mixer

Event Scheduled:

Thursday, 9/25 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Ethnic Cultrual Center (ECC)

Come join the ECC/T staff in kicking off the year with an evening of schmoozing and reconnecting. It is a great way to see old faces and meet new ones. The idea is for student groups affiliated with the ECC/T and incoming students to join the ECC/T staff in celebrating the beginning of another year with a student focused social. The Mixer primarily serves as a space for students to connect with staff and other students and provide the space for student leaders to promote the work of their organizations. Contact the ECC/T at ecc@u.washington.edu for more information

Hosted By: Ethnic Cultural Center/Theatre, with collaboration from: Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/ecc

Cosmic Bowling

Event Scheduled:

Thursday, 9/25 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: HUB Games Area

The ASUW Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian, Transgender Commission and the UW Q Center invite you to come enjoy free bowling, music, and food in the HUB Games Area. Meet new people, learn about the programs and services of the GBLTC and Q Center, and have some fun. This event is open to all UW students with an ID and their friends.

Hosted By: ASUW, with collaboration from: ASUW Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian, Transgender Commission and Q Center
Web Site: http://gbltc.asuw.org/

Events for: Friday, September 26, 2008

Pick Up UW & Seattle Maps & Info Here

Location: UW Information and Visitors Center, 022 Odegaard

The UW Information and Visitors Center, located on the 1st Floor of Odegaard near the By George Cafe, can help you find your way around campus, the city, and beyond. Ask us a question and enter a raffle for a fabulous prize! A winner will be drawn September 30. Visit us Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.

Q Center and GBLTC Welcome Luncheon

Event Scheduled:

Friday, 9/26 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Location: Walker Ames Room (Kane 225)

Lesbian? Gay? Straight ally? Trans? Two-Spirit? Questioning? No labels needed? Excited about starting school? Well, get on over to HUB, room 310 from 12pm - 1:30pm on Friday, September 26, to be welcomed and celebrated as the Q Center and the ASUW Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian, and Trans Student Commission kicks off the new year with a free luncheon. Everyone is welcome.

Hosted By: Q Center-SAUF, with collaboration from: Q Center, GBLTC, Qolors, QPOCA, Student Activities & Union Facilities, Student Activities Office, ASUW, GPSS, UW Alumni Association
Web Site: http://www.qcenter.washington.edu

Swing Kids Red Square Jam

Event Scheduled:

Friday, 9/26 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location: Red Square

Come join in on the Swing Kids tradition of Red Square Jam. This is an informal dance and get together. So come and take a break from those classes, and watch some awesome dancing, listen to hep music, learn some new moves, and make new friends!

Hosted By: Swing Kids @ UW
Web Site: http://students.washington.edu/swingkd/

AVEventure

Event Scheduled:

Friday, 9/26 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: University Way NE

The University of Washington and the Greater University Chamber of Commerce present AVEventure, a new welcome event for incoming and returning UW students. From NE 41st St. to NE 52nd St. along University Way NE, aka "The Ave," local businesses and vendors will be hosting sidewalk sales, and offering discounts and free food. There will be live music in each block featuring local music groups and tables with information on community involvement organizations. Great raffle prizes have been donated by local businesses. Come learn how you can get involved in our community, check out the local music scene, explore the many restaurants and shops along "The Ave!"

Hosted By: First Year Programs, with collaboration from: The Greater University Chamber of Commerce, The Carlson Center

Learn To Pole Dance

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Wednesday, 9/24 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Wednesday, 9/24 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Friday, 9/26 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: Free Movement Zone @ 4556 University Way NE Suite 222

Come on down to the Studio and see what Pole Dancing is all about. The Free Movement Zone is the only studio in Seattle that teaches Spinning Pole and the only studio associated with the Experimental College. So come on down to the Studio for a tour and a demonstration. Both women and men welcome. Must be 18.

Hosted By: Experimental College
Web Site: http://www.freemovementzone.com

Queer Rollerskating at the IMA

Event Scheduled:

Friday, 9/26 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: IMA Gym A

Come cruise the IMA gym on your roller skates! Skate your way around Gym A to some fabulous roller disco music. Admission is free for currently enrolled students and faculty/staff, and spouse/same sex domestic partner IMA members. There is a $7.00 fee for guests (16 yrs of age or older). All equipment is provided. Skate rentals are free w/Husky Card, faculty/staff ID, or spouse/same sex domestic partner IMA membership card. There is a $1.00 skate rental fee for guests (16 yrs of age or older). Faculty/staff without an IMA membership pay the IMA single use fee of $5.00.

Hosted By: ASUW, with collaboration from: ASUW Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian, Transgender Commission and Q Center
Web Site: http://gbltc.asuw.org/

Events for: Saturday, September 27, 2008

U-District Farmers' Market

Event Scheduled:

Saturday, 9/20 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Saturday, 9/27 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: University Heights Center for the Community (University Way & NE 50th St)

The University District Farmers' Market is Seattle's oldest and largest "farmers-only" neighborhood market. The market offers a place for farmers to sell their fresh produce and other products each week of the growing season. Walk or drive on down and explore your new neighborhood. You can also watch cooking demos, sample fresh produce, listen to live music, and obtain information from local non-profit organizations, all outdoors.

Hosted By: Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance
Web Site: http://www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org/market/university/

Husky Cycling Welcome Ride

Event Scheduled:

Saturday, 9/27 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Location: Outside the north entrance of the HUB

Do you like zipping around on two wheels? The Husky Cycling Club invites you to join us on our annual welcome-ride. This ride is when new and returning members (re)connect and kick off another great year. The Husky Cycling Club supports all types of bicycle enthusiasts, from recreational riders to competitive riders. All skill levels are welcome on the welcome-ride, including riders planning on racing in the Spring.

Hosted By: Sociology

Pick Up UW & Seattle Maps & Info Here

Location: UW Information and Visitors Center, 022 Odegaard

The UW Information and Visitors Center, located on the 1st Floor of Odegaard near the By George Cafe, can help you find your way around campus, the city, and beyond. Ask us a question and enter a raffle for a fabulous prize! A winner will be drawn September 30. Visit us Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.

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